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Why since downloading FF 40.0.3 can't I click on and open photos on websites?

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I'm on a shopping website (onlineshoes.com) and I want to click on the images to see them larger. Since downloading FF 40.0.3, the images won't open larger. Does it have something to do with FF 40.0.3?

I'm on a shopping website (onlineshoes.com) and I want to click on the images to see them larger. Since downloading FF 40.0.3, the images won't open larger. Does it have something to do with FF 40.0.3?

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I checked the site, and had no problem.

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.